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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22
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CLERK w. NJ. DENNY, recognizing
the Importance of every man regis
tering, has, in answer to the lie.
quirements of existing circumstan.
ces, concluded to give the voters
OF Jackson county another chance
to register. Many have neglected
this matter aud failed to register
last year. They will now have on.
other opportunity and should by
all means attend to the matter and
prepare themselves to act the pant
of citizens. Young men who have
just become of age should also be
on hand and not neglect the first
duty of manhood aud citizenship.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22
THE DEMOCRAT STAR is the pa.

The DEMOCRAT STAR is the pa
per in which to insert court adver
tisements, because 1t has the
LARGEST circulation of any other
paper in Jackson county, and be-
cause it is all printed at home. In
other words, the DEMoCRAT-STAR
is not a ''patent inside" or ,'outside-
nor IS "plate natter used in the
makeup of the paper. Lawyers
and others who have coutrol of
legal advertisements would do well
to bear this in mind, aud govern
themselves accordingly, lest the
legality of their advertisements be
brought into question.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22
LETTER FROM FLINT CREEK


FLINT CREEK, Miss, April Il, 1857.
Editor Democrat-Siar.
The most notable events of thr
day are different acts of maliciou
mischief that are reported iron
various sections OF the county
Since my last I hear of the de
structiou, by fire, Of the BILOXI
Greek Church aud school house
That settlement seems TO be divided
into two distinct tribes, which at,
constantly at war With each Other
about something or other: the war
fare generally grows out of sheer
or dog killing, and house burning
is a new leature on the pages oil
that settlements history.
A right mysterious piece of dev,
iltry was performed in this imme.
diate vicinity a few nights ago.
Mr.. John Oneal on getting up one
morning toHnd at bis crib door a
pile of fat pine knots and sOme nice
kindling wood lying upon them, to.
gether With a few matches. Wheth.
er SOme n intended to burn him
our, aud was frightened away be.
tore they had finished the work, or
whether it was all for a threat or
'bluff0 no u can tell ; anyway, it
was a piece OF contemplate bust.
ueSs-altogether foo low for a man
with a particle of bravery to Gu
gage in.
The gossip hunters of this CON-
mnnity are watching for a edding
with esgerness. l hope they will
not be disappointed, tor we need
something to stir up social circles
a little, and just such a wedding
as the one We are trying to get up
would prove to be u great boon III
this direction.
a prominent log man from Biloxi
River called on the writer a few
days ago, and in the course OF a
conversation lie stated that The log
business was very dull, and gave
for "A reason that there was not saw
mills enough. H~andsboro, the only
milling pOiut in our county, is sup
piled with logs by at least a dozen
streams. while the two mills there
have the whole thing ia their own
hands as it were. The demand,
lntormer says. is not great enough
to call for anything like fdiI prices,
while the logs necessarily continue
TO DRIFT on at i poor profit to the
log getterS. From all that | can
learn now would be a good time for
somebody TO engage IN the milling
business at HaudsbOro.
Men who hold public places, call
ed SERVANTS Of the people may expect
TO be critiized morc or less and if
they do not fill their respective
positions as they should, rs a mat.
ter OF course may expect to be con
demned by their constituents. 1t
ihis meets the gaze OF any public
who is clreleSs ia the DIS
charge of his duty, | hope he will
profit by it, and thus relieve us be.
ing more personal.
Our new assessor, Ar. J. j. Cow.
lr', will be around ia a few DAYS
nquiring about the wealth OF his
l trnSt he will succeed ia
getting her up a good showing, as
don't want our county 10 lag be-
mind.
Oh! | had like 10 forgot the rail
DAD I; thirty mOre cOnvictS arrived
yesterday. The camps are now
Ocaied near Mr.. F.. W. LOFTS, and
he work is reported all .. X.
SNAP BEANS.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

BY authority We anBouce Mr. J.
w. Stewart, OF Moss Point, as a
candidate for treasurer of Jackson
county, subject to the action of the
primary election. Mr.. Stewart is a
Democrat and has the necessary
qualifications which fit him for the
Office he seeks. At the present
time be is serving as a member of
the Board OF Supervisors from this
beat, and we think he has been
faithful aud fair in the discharge of
his duties.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The State Board of Health met
at jackson. on Tuesday and among
other business made the usual ap.
preparation of s1.OOO to the Board
OF Health of this county to assist
them in their coast quarantine.
Steps were taken to prevent the in
PRODUCTION and spread of epidemic
disease 10 the State during the
coming summer. The board realize
tue danger 20 the county from the
maintenance Of a harbor Of refuge
for infected ships on Ship Island,
aud will keep the state of affairs
there under vigilaBt supervision,
although greatly hampered by the
Law, which places the adminisira.
ton Of quarantine affairs in Han
cock and HarnsOu counties entirely
beyond the control OF tue State
Board.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

GEO. WIN. CURTIS, the mugwump
editor of HarPer's says be is
"afraid Blaine will be the RepubIi-
can nominee md gain the election
despite the opposition OF the Indie.
pendeuts, because though Cleve-
land will be the Democratic nomi.
nee the dissiection within the
Democratic party will cause many
in = quiet way to do all IN their
power to defeat bin. Mr.. Curtis
declares that "Mr. Cleveland is
better than bis party
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The New York Newspaper AL
vertising Agents seem to think the
business OF journalism is conducted
in Mississippi for donors only. We
Judge from the fact that we are ia
receipt of IA half column advertise
meut of the Louisiana lottery ac.
cempanied by more than a quarter
column reading notice, from the
agency of j. Fl. Bates, which be
desires shall be inserted in the
Messenger four times for $3.50. We
informed Mr.. Bates that his promo
SiiiOn embraced "fOO much adver-
Using and to little pay.'--Chicka
sac Messenger.
In other words "too big a boo for
such a little pony But who can
blame the New York agent, in a
business point of viewf Cheek
doesn't XII, but it certainly secures
the cheap advertising in Mississippi
papers.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

A WASHINGTON official says f:
''The Withdrawal OF railroad passes
has pretty effectually stopped the
coming of delegations and iudiyid-
uals here to urge appointments and
to press claims. Since free passes
have been Cancelled, we don't have
many callers" No wonder the
President approved the interstate
commerce bill.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The State Sunday School Insti
tute will be held in jackson, com.
menciug Tuesday, Nay 8, 1887.
Suudsy-schOOl workers arr earnest.
ly requested to attend. Persons
intending to be present are request
ed to notify Mr.. John I. Buck.
Chairman, jackson, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

On Tuesday, on tue 18th inst.
there was quite a disastrous fire in
st. Augustine, Fla. Much valuable
property was destroyed, but more
to be regretted than all else was
the old Cathedral. which had stood
for more than a century, and was
one of the chief attractions of that
ancient city.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

Hon. A. "a. LONGING, of Monti-
celia, and Miss Marion Buckley, of
Jackson, we're married on Thursday,
the 14th inst 1t was a notable
wedding. All of the State officials
we're present. We tender congrat-
ulations to the happy couple.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The Wine, Beer aud Liquor
Dealers Protective Union Of New
York has sent out an appeal in
which il says: ave have one friend
left, and this is ID. b. HILL, the
Governor Of our State. We must
show him that il be is our friend
We viii carry the banner With him
next election
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

DIR. II. E. MCKAY, of Madison
county, the strawberry king of this
State, has offered to furnish all the
strawberries needed by the Press
Convention, which meets at Nerd
ian on the 11th of May. That is
very kind in DR.. Mckay, aud we
hope to have the pleasure of testing
the flavor OF bis berries.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22
TO ADVERTISERS.
The DEMOCRAT-STAR

The DEMOCRAT-STAR
is the Oldest newspaper on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast /; has a
larger bona tide circulation
than any other newspaper in
this section; therefore, it is
the BEST advertising med
ium. Advertisers, bear this
in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

TIE Hattiesburg DezOeraf sug.
gests that the convention to nomi-
nate a candidate for District At.
iOrney be held at tie fourisbing
town of Hattiesburg. We have no
objection, and WOuld suggest that
Tuesday, September, 9Th, b. the
day appointed for the holding Of
said convention.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

WONDER what was the reason
that our friend John Martin, Of the
New AississiPFiaA, did not marry the
Maryland gili The cards were
out Tor the marriage, aud as the
happy event did not come to pass
the indicatious are that the Missis.
sria copy holder got left Owu M,
Marlin, an honest confession i
good To- The soul, yOa know.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

1T will be a good idea for those
who are acting as real estate agents
in this county, to be prepared at
the next term of the Circuit Court
to show by what authority they are
doing business.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

CAMP MEETING will commence nj
Seashore Camp Ground, on the
second Wednesday in July, to
continue two weeks. We under.
stand that quite a numberof special
preachers have been invited and
are expected to he on hand.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22
OUR AGENTS

The following gentlemen are authorized
10 collect all dues to the DENOCRAI-STAR
efiee aua receipt for the same:
Mr.. II. F. Russell, Ocean Springs. Miss
Mr. Joseph C. Airey, Handsboro,
Mr.. Marion F. Baxter, P, arlington, d"
Ar. n. Butehert, Pass Christian, {"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

CAPT. B. F. JONES, better known
as "Saw Mill7 Jones, after swinging
around the circle, has arrived at
WInona. After spending q while
there be will return to Bay ST.
Louis with bis wife to spend the
summer in their cottage by the sea.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

Col MAT. G. GALLOWAY has
Withdrawn FROM the Memphis
Appeal lie was an editor Of long
experience, commencing first a. q
practical printer in 1886. Col. Gal
lOvay states that be ceases to be
one OF the prOprietOrs Of the Appeal
and forever severs bis connection
with the press.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The next session of the q. S.
Court will be held at jackson, com
mencing May list; then at Oxford,
June LIST then at Vlcksburg, July
LIST.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

SINCE Rankin county went "dryT
the Brandon Republican has not
been received at this office. We
hope Bro. Frantz has not "dried"
up the Republican.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

A PROFESSIONAL palmist SAYS a
person can never tell q lie With bis
hand shut We know people who
can tell q lie With both hands shut
and tied behind their backS-Buook
karea Radiator.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22
Hotel,
ON TIE BEACH,
East PascagOula, Miss.
JOHN z. CLARK, Pruvri..r

This well-knOwn Hotel having hesO
thoroughly repaired, re-painted and new.
~ furnished throughout, is now open for
the reception of boanders. 1t is one Of tbe
most pleasantly situated Hotels on the
Cult Coast-briug Immediately on The
Coast fronting the sea, where salt water
bathing, fishing. etc.. is unsurpassed in
the South. Ii is within one-mile aDd.a
half Jt the depot Of the Louisville and
Nashville 4. r.. Hacks meet all trains.
E Board by the day, week or month as
reasoI able as anywhere on the s., a Coast.
March 4. IsS7. l6m
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The Mississippi Railroad Com.
mission has issued an order
placing the passenger tariff on the
Little j at three cents a mile-a
reduction of one cent per mile.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

MRS, II. B. KELLs, principal of
the Pass Christian Institute OF
Mississippi, has been invited to read
a paper at the next annual meeting
in New York, OF the Association
for the advancement of women.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

ONE of the oldest and most high
ly respected citizens of Simpson
county, Mr.. John c. McLaurin, died
at his home near GAINESVILLE last
week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The Felicity Street Methodist
Church, New Orleans, was destroy
ell by FIRE last Saturday evening.
The organ rrpHirer, Schutely, &C
cideHtly set the Church on fire with
a candle. Loss So 1000.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

IT is said that Bill Nye, the
Western humOrist, is a tall, lank,
smOth-faced, bald beaded sinner,
who wears glasses, and is as mild
and pleasant as a sbepperd dog.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

GENERAL MANAGER NETTLEToN.
of the Kansas City, Fort Scott aud
Cult Railroad, states that passes
issued By the road we're called in on
April 5, simply for the purpose Of
issuing passes IA a different form.
He refused to give any idea Of the
new form.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The Hancock County Board OF
Health met and decided to
be governed by tue established
rules of the Ship Island quarantine
regulations. to take effect in May
next through the Marine Hospital
service.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The Courthouse of Jones comfy
at Ellisville, was destroyed by fire
Monday night last. 1t was a two
story building, valued at $4,000.
All the records destroyed. No
dOubt it was the work OF an ineen.
diary.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

REMEMBER that the PaScagoula
DEMoCRAT-STAR is the only paper
prirtd and published in jackson
county. Those having land notices
or other legal advertisements would
do we'll to bear this in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The DEMOCRAT STAR is not only
increasing in circulation in this
section, but is receiving quite a
number Of new subscribers from
the Northwestern States and Ter
ritories.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

WE extract from Jas. Smith &
Co.'s Wood Circular and Prices
Current, of Liverpool, England, for
the month of April, The following
general remarks in regard to the
wood market there: 'In spite Of
the low point to which stocks have
been reduced, we cannot chronicle
any rise in values. This is largely
due TO the lack of confidence en-
gendered by the troubles in the
wood trade, both home and abroad.
and the uncertainty as to What
effect they will produce, rs well as
by the hesitaney OF the merchants
tc believe that the reduction of the
import can be depended upon even
IL the immediate future, now that
tue facilities aud rapidity of trans
port have so much increased.
Freights latterly have become
slightly easier and vessels are offer.
ing more plentifully, Money is
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

No candidate announced in the
DEMoCRAT-STAR unless the cash is
paid down. No exception to this
long established rule with this of.
fca
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

Tue Biloxi Herald comes ont this
week With a ''patent supplement-
and considerable "patent natter
The DEMoCRAT-STAR is now the
oHly 'all home priut7 paper on the
Seacoast. We are sorry to see that
our press is not "onward and up
ward.s
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

A POSTOFFICE has been establish.
ed at Lumberton, Marion county,
Miss, and Mr.. Johu Il. Hinton, APP
pointed postmaster.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The beautiful little steamer Earl,
Capt Wm. J. POi.event, master,
did not blow up as stated by the
Pearl River Ness. Il vas an April
fool, and sOme we're fooled thereby.
but We did not bite at il.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The Pensacola papers announce
With great exultation that eopbeu
are ripe. This crop seems to have
escaped the March frost
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

IT has commenced raining in
Texas. Heavy rains have fallen in
some of the heretofore dry sections
of the State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The old saw runs; 'If it rains
on Easter, seven damp Sundays
will follow Easter Sunday was a
bright, fair daY here.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The DEMoCRAT-STAR is receiv.
ing new subscribers almost daily
from the Northwestern States.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

SEE Homestead Land Notice in
This Issue of the DEMOCRAT STAR.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

The ladies Of st. Elmo, Ala,
wear Mother Hubbard dresses on
the street.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

Mr.. JOHN 7. RAYMOND, the ia.
nous actor, is dead.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22
DIED.

In Scranton, April 10. iSS7, after a long
and painful ~illness, Mrs. VICTORIA Rus
sEL- aged 30 years.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

We have room for more candi-
dates. Let them show their hands.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22
MARRIED.

At the residence of the brides father,
on Friday, April Is. l5S7. by Rev. }. W.
Williams, AR. CHM LADNER aud Mrs
LUCINDA KENNEDY. No cards.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22
H1elr advertisements.
Registration TtaI.
TIE STATE or MISSISSIPPI.
Jackson County

jackson County. 4
Notice i hereby given that l, the under
slgned Clerk OF the CIrcnit Court and
Registrar Of said county, will visit the
vauous voting precincts in the county
aforesaid, for the purpose Of Registering
ali the qualified electors therein, that are
D registered, who may present them
selves az the times and places following.
te-uit:
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22
EXAMINATION NOTICE

An examination for all persons not NJ.
holding license, and wishing to teach y
the Public Schools of Jackson con- ~
will be held at the Courthouse. in So.a!
ton, on the "'4u'
First, Second and Third Satvrdo..
in May.
The first and second SATURDAYS for III.
applicants, aud the third Sst1Idar g, ~
ored applicants. The examination wn
commence at 8 o'clock am. each dsv wa
all applicants are requested TO he ~ ha Guy
promptly at that time. 1@Hu
H.. L HOWE,
Co: Supt. Public Education.
Moss Point, Miss, April {, 1857.
April Is. 1SS7. "a.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-04-22

DON'T forget to read The registra.
ton notice.
Little Falls transcript., 1887-03-18
Ingenious. Petty Swindling.

The ingenious ways some persons
adopt to avoid paying out their money
seem incredible to those whose waiks'
In life do not bring them in contact
with large numbers Of people. Here
Is the latest to beat us poor conduct
ors out Of our fare" said one Of the
fraternity the other day. .'While
taking up the tickets, / reached 3
nicely-drsssed lady. who was looking,
apparently pre-occupied, out Of the
open car-window and tapping her
}pocketrbook on the window ledge. I
touched her shoulder to attract her at
stAntion, whom she jumped as though
shot. and dropped her pocket-book out
Of the car window. She began to cry,
and what could ! dop Pass her, Of
COURSE, which did. noted the place
Of the pccident stopped for the
pocket-hook the next trip. and found
its oeEsents % Be : postage stamp and
card Of hooks and eyes. I folt pretty
Shsap then. !" hRaiis1ay Reuissn
Little Falls transcript., 1887-03-18
AN OLD FRIEND.

How Ties Of Affection Were Estsblished
Between Two Dskotsns.
A gray-haired man stopped in front
Of house in Dakota town and ad-
dressed a young man in the yard:
II don't suppose you know me?"
"No, 7 think not''
II was very well acquainted with
your father"
"Indeed?''
"Yes, saw him every day for long
time.''@~
"Were you brought up down where
he came from"
:: mo"
Acquainted with him while he lived
In Iowa7''
f. ''Never saw him there"
'.Did you know him after be came to
this placea" ..>tS
II was never in this town before"
"May ask you, then, when it was
you associated with him 50 longP"
Certainly, young man; I once hap
pened to be in the same car with him
for hundred-mile trip on branch
Dakota road. 1t seemed like parting
with an old friend when left him. -
Estellt.se Cd. T) BeM r.